The Bike Deconstructed: A Grand Tour of the Modern Bicycle
A metal frame, two wheels, pedals, a seat, and handlebars—on first glance, bicycles look pretty straightforward. And yet, even today’s most stripped-down bicycles can feature as many as two hundred parts, each with a critical role to play. The unbelievably efficient way they work together is what makes modern bicycles such marvels of compact engineering, and sometimes frustrating to diagnose and repair. In The Bike Deconstructed, bicycle guru Richard Hallett dismantles the modern bicycle to uncover the origin, design, and evolution of every integral part. Through stunning photography, accessible writing, and clear diagrams, Hallett examines every aspect of the bike in detail—from the anatomy of the drive chain to the geometry of the main frame, and from spoke weaving patterns to the effect of fork rake on steering and stability. So whether you are a leisurely cruiser or have dreams of entering the Tour de France, The Bike Deconstructed is your must-have cycle resource.
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It gives a brief history of the components and was very easy to read and understand I’ve been getting more involved with the mechanical side of bicycling and this book was an interesting addition to my library. It gives a brief history of the components and was very easy to read and understand. The photos are excellent. The reason I give it four or of five stars is that I probably won’t come back to read it or reference it. For me being a newbie in bicycling mechanics it was a nice course in getting to know the bike. The book itself isn’t designed as a how-to book but…